Bullshit. Cutting three days out of the rest schedule absolutely affects player health and safety negatively. This is just another instance of the #NFL burying its head when there's money on the table.
At some point, basic decency and a minimal amount of humanity needs to overcome greed.
'Jeff Miller, NFL VP of Communications, Public Affairs, and Policy, said Friday that Thursday night games are “not a concern from a health and safety perspective.” '